Stock Controller - Vereeniging

SUMMARY:
Our client in the hydraulics, pneumatics, tools and abrasives industry is seeking to employ a Stock Controller to join their team based in Vereeniging.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years' relevant stock-control or inventory-management experience.
• Experience in a multi-branch, wholesale, industrial, engineering or distribution environment.
• Matric non-negotiable.
• A qualification in Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement or Finance will be advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP Business One or a similar ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with stock counts, stock transfers, stock adjustments and inventory reconciliations.
• Commercial awareness regarding the financial impact of excess, obsolete and unavailable stock.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and determine root causes.

• Take ownership of Kiloton's inventory accuracy, stock availability and stock optimisation.
• Maintain accurate stock records across branches and warehouses.
• Process and monitor stock and branch transfers.
• Investigate stock variances, discrepancies and unusual stock movements.
• Coordinate cycle counts and assist with full stock counts.
• Monitor excess, slow-moving, aged, obsolete and stocked-out items.
• Recommend stock redistribution based on branch demand and availability.
• Assist Procurement with replenishment priorities.
• Ensure stock transfers are correctly dispatched, received and posted.
• Maintain proper supporting documentation and audit trails.
• Prepare weekly and monthly stock-control reports.
• Liaise with Procurement, Finance, Warehouse, Sales, Workshop and branch teams.
• Reducing excess and aged stock.
• Preventing avoidable stock-outs.
• Ensuring that all stock movements are processed accurately and timeously.